PTO News: 5/8 – 5/12

May Birthday Cupcakes

We will celebrate May birthdays with cupcakes at lunch next Tuesday, May 16.

PTO Meeting

The final PTO meeting of this year is on Tuesday, May 23 from 7 – 8 pm via Zoom. We will vote on the budget and PTO leadership for the 2023/24 school year. Please join us for this important meeting!

Kennedy Color Run

The Kennedy Color Run is coming up this Friday, May 12. Thanks to you, we have set a new fundraising record! So far, we have raised $21,974 to support important programs at Kennedy. Keep up the great work, Cougars!

Donations to the Color Run are still being collected through Sunday, May 14 and there are additional prizes for the students who collect the most contributions:

  • 1st: $100 Target gift card
  • 2nd: $50 Target gift card

Tips for Raising More Donations:

  • Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
  • Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
  • In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Color Run Schedule – Friday, May 12

In an effort to give students more time on the course and also limit the number of students out at one time, we have made some modifications to the day’s schedule:

12:50: our new start time
12:50 – 1:30: 6th graders on the course
1:40 – 2:30: 7th graders on the course
2:40 – 3:10: 8th graders on the course
3:10: clean up

Event volunteers should now arrive in time for us to start the event at 12:45.

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

OPEN PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24…these must be filled for the PTO to continue to function! Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary
  • STEAM Liaison
  • Art Program Liaison
  • Fundraising/Grant Writing
  • Website Manager
  • Social Media Manager

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

We have only had about 55 families contribute so far! The Kennedy school & KMS PTO fund all 8th grade activities & events at KMS so that ALL students have equal access to those events & activities. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25k cost of the 8th grade events this year.

Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

PTO News: 5/1 – 5/5

Spring Concert

The Spring Music Concert was a huge success! Thanks to all of the parent volunteers that helped with fundraising at the event!

PTO Meeting

Join us this Tuesday, May 2nd for our KMS PTO Meeting from 7-8pm via Zoom. We will present & discuss a proposed PTO Budget for the 2023/24 school year.

Kennedy Color Run

The Color Run fundraiser is underway and we have raised $12,394 so far! A reminder that this is the last week for donations to your personal fundraising page counting toward raffle tickets. Students will earn 1 raffle ticket for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon, and more…)! This is the only way to earn raffle tickets.

You should have already received an email that included the link to your student’s personal fundraising page through 99 Pledges. You can also find it by searching for your student’s name on our main fundraiser page:

https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kennedycolorrun2023

Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. 

There are additional prizes for students who raise the most donations by the end of our fundraiser (May 14th). 1st place = $50 Target gift card / 2nd place = $25 Target gift card. These prizes will be doubled if we can meet or exceed our fundraising goal of $20,000!

Tips for Raising More Donations:

  • Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
  • Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
  • In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Our Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. Please sign up to help at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

OPEN PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24…these must be filled for the PTO to continue to function! Please consider taking on one of these vital roles.

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary
  • STEAM Liaison
  • Art Program Liaison
  • Fundraising/Grant Writing
  • Dine Out Fundraiser Co-Leaders
  • Teacher & Staff Appreciation Co-Leaders
  • Website Manager
  • Social Media Manager


Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

The Kennedy school & KMS PTO fund all 8th grade activities & events at KMS so that ALL students have equal access to those events & activities. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25k cost of the 8th grade events this year.

Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

PTO News: 4/24 – 4/28

April Birthdays

We will celebrate students with April birthdays this Thursday, April 27th at lunch.

Spring Concert Volunteers

Parent volunteers are needed to help with concessions and fundraising at the band and orchestra spring concert on April 27th. Sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAF22A0FE3-music

PTO Meeting

The next PTO meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, May 2 due to KMS Open House. The meeting will be via Zoom from 7 pm – 8 pm.

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

We need help with Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week in early May. If you’d like to help with putting together some love for our Kennedy teachers and staff, please email Stacie Ciraulo at pto.president@kennedycougarspto.org.

Kennedy Color Run

Our annual Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

The Color Run fundraiser is underway and we are nearly halfway to our $20,000 goal – keep up the great work! You should have already received an email that included the link to your student’s personal fundraising page through 99 Pledges. You can also find it by searching for your student’s name on our main fundraiser page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kennedycolorrun2023

Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. Students will earn 1 raffle ticket for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon, and more…)! This is the only way to earn raffle tickets.

There are additional prizes for students who raise the most donations by the end of our fundraiser (May 14th). 1st place = $50 Target gift card / 2nd place = $25 Target gift card. These prizes will be doubled if we can meet or exceed our fundraising goal of $20,000!

Tips for Raising More Donations:

  • Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
  • Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
  • In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary
  • STEAM Liaison
  • Art Program Liaison
  • Fundraising / Grant Writing
  • Dine Out Fundraiser Co-Leaders
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Co-Leaders
  • Website Manager
  • Social Media Manager

Donations for 8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

RCEF Equity Summit

Join us April 25th from 9 am – 11 am at the CZI Community Space (801 Jefferson Avenue, RWC) for the RCEF Equity Summit. This free community event will gather government and school officials, local partners and community members for an impactful panel discussion examining the critical role of educational equity in shaping vibrant local communities. Click the link below to register:

https://tinyurl.com/RCEFEquitySummit

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebookto stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

PTO News: 4/17 – 4/21

Kennedy Maker Space

The brand new Kennedy Maker Space is ready! Please sign up to help Mrs. Marti move all the STEM stuff into the new lab on Wednesday, 19th or Saturday, April 22 at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549aaab2b0-kennedy2#/

Spring Concert Volunteers

Parent volunteers are needed to help with concessions and fundraising at the band and orchestra spring concert on April 27th. Sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAF22A0FE3-music

Kennedy Color Run – the biggest fundraiser for KMS PTO this year!

Our fundraiser is underway! You should have already received an email that included the link to your student’s personal fundraising page through 99 Pledges. You can also find it by searching for your student’s name on our main fundraiser page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kennedycolorrun2023

Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. Students will earn 1 raffle ticket for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon, and more…)! This is the only way to earn raffle tickets.

There are additional prizes for students who raise the most donations by the end of our fundraiser (May 14th). 1st place = $50 Target gift card / 2nd place = $25 Target gift card. These prizes will be doubled if we can meet or exceed our fundraising goal of $20,000!

Tips for Raising More Donations:

  • Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
  • Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
  • In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Our annual Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary
  • STEAM Liaison
  • Art Program Liaison
  • Fundraising / Grant Writing
  • Dine Out Fundraiser Co-Leaders
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Co-Leaders

8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

RCEF Equity Summit

Join us April 25th from 9 am – 11 am at the CZI Community Space (801 Jefferson Avenue, RWC) for the RCEF Equity Summit. This free community event will gather government and school officials, local partners and community members for an impactful panel discussion examining the critical role of educational equity in shaping vibrant local communities. Click the link below to register:

https://tinyurl.com/RCEFEquitySummit

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kenne

PTO News: 4/10 – 4/14

Kennedy Maker Space

The brand new Kennedy Maker Space is ready! Please sign up to help Mrs. Marti move all the STEM stuff into the new lab on Wednesday, 19th or Saturday, April 22 at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549aaab2b0-kennedy2#/

Spring Concert Volunteers

Parent volunteers are needed to help with concessions and fundraising at the band and orchestra spring concert on April 27th. Sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ACAF22A0FE3-music

Kennedy Color Run – the biggest fundraiser for KMS PTO this year!

Our fundraiser launched this week! You should have already received an email that included the link to your student’s personal fundraising page through 99 Pledges. You can also find it by searching for your student’s name on our main fundraiser page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/kennedycolorrun2023

Share the link to your personal fundraising page with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. Students will earn 1 raffle ticket for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon, and more…)! This is the only way to earn raffle tickets.

There are additional prizes for students who raise the most donations by the end of our fundraiser (May 14th). 1st place = $50 Target gift card / 2nd place = $25 Target gift card. These prizes will be doubled if we can meet or exceed our fundraising goal of $20,000!

Tips for Raising More Donations:

  • Share: Send the link to your personal fundraising page to friends and family via email and text.
  • Post: Link to your personal fundraising page to Facebook or Instagram. Ask your friends and family to share your link.
  • In Person: Make it easy for people to donate when you see them in person by creating a QR code that links to your personal fundraising page. You can do this at https://www.qrcode-monkey.com/ Save the QR code to your phone. More information: https://kennedycougarspto.org/color-run-student-info

Our annual Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary
  • STEAM Liaison
  • Art Program Liaison
  • Fundraising / Grant Writing
  • Dine Out Fundraiser Co-Leaders
  • Teacher and Staff Appreciation Co-Leaders

8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

RCEF Equity Summit

Join us April 25th from 9 am – 11 am at the CZI Community Space (801 Jefferson Avenue, RWC) for the RCEF Equity Summit. This free community event will gather government and school officials, local partners and community members for an impactful panel discussion examining the critical role of educational equity in shaping vibrant local communities. Click the link below to register:

https://tinyurl.com/RCEFEquitySummit

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebookto stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

PTO News: 4/3 – 4/7

Kennedy Maker Space

The brand new Kennedy Maker Space is ready! Please sign up to help Mrs. Marti move all the STEM stuff into the new lab on Wednesday, April 5th and 19th or Saturday, April 22 at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040549aaab2b0-kennedy2#/

RCEF Equity Summit

Join us April 25th from 9 am – 11 am at the CZI Community Space (801 Jefferson Avenue, RWC) for the RCEF Equity Summit. This free community event will gather government and school officials, local partners and community members for an impactful panel discussion examining the critical role of educational equity in shaping vibrant local communities. Click the link below to register:

https://tinyurl.com/RCEFEquitySummit

Kennedy Color Run

Our fundraiser launches this week! Be sure to check your email on Wednesday, April 5th for more information and to get your student’s personal fundraising page link. Share this link with friends, family and neighbors to collect donations that support important programs at Kennedy. Students will earn raffle tickets for every $25 raised to their personal fundraising pages through May 7th. They can enter these tickets into the prize raffle of their choice at the Color Run for a chance to win one of these awesome prizes: PS5 and games, Nintendo Switch OLED Bundle, AirPods Pro, Beats Studio3 Headphones, and LOTS of gift cards (Starbucks, Cinemark, H&M, Hollister, PacSun, Amazon and more…)! This is the only way to get raffle tickets.

Our annual Color Run will be held Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary
  • STEAM Liaison

8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebookto stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

PTO News: 3/27 – 3/31

PTO Meeting

The next PTO meeting is coming up next Tuesday, March 28 from 7 pm – 8 pm via Zoom.

March Birthday Cupcakes

March birthdays will be celebrated on Thursday, 3/30 at lunch.

RCEF Equity Summit

Join us April 25th from 9 am – 11 am at the CZI Community Space (801 Jefferson Avenue, RWC) for the RCEF Equity Summit. This free community event will gather government and school officials, local partners and community members for an impactful panel discussion examining the critical role of educational equity in shaping vibrant local communities. Click the link below to register:

https://tinyurl.com/RCEFEquitySummit

Kennedy Color Run

Please save the date for our annual Color Run fundraiser: Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Students have requested that we add another color station to the event this year. Recruit some friends and sign up to be color throwers – it’s the best job!

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary

8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebookto stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.

PTO News: 3/20 – 3/24

Matilda, Jr. The Musical

Kennedy’s production of Matilda, Jr. The Musical last weekend was a HUGE SUCCESS! Over 300 students took part in this production- performing roles in the cast, serving as tech crew and ushers, painting sets, and a special dance class performance. More than 1100 people attend the 4 shows! Congratulations to all students involved in the production and to Mrs. Rosenbloom & Mrs. Segal for their leadership! Please use the link below to purchase a digital video download of Kennedy’s Matilda, Jr. The Musical for only $20:

https://checkout.square.site/buy/LXHYTG72KSMYEZTSMPL2D2AT

Direct donations to the KMS Drama Program may be made using the link below:

https://checkout.square.site/buy/VOPH6QY2ZOSKNXPRBZC4XTZI

PTO Meeting

The next PTO meeting is coming up next Tuesday, March 28 from 7 pm – 8 pm via Zoom.

Kennedy Color Run

Please save the date for our annual Color Run fundraiser: Friday, May 12! This is our PTOs largest fundraising event of the year (and also the most fun). We will need a lot of volunteer help throughout the day to make this possible. If you already know that you can help, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044dafaf29a02-color3#/

Students have requested that we add another color station to the event this year. Recruit some friends and sign up to be color throwers – it’s the best job!

Open PTO Leadership Roles for 2023/24

Please consider taking on one of these vital roles for the next school year. These must be filled in order for our PTO to continue to function:

  • PTO President
  • PTO Vice President
  • PTO Secretary

8th Grade Events & Activities

8th grade events and activities are funded by the school and PTO so that ALL 8th graders can participate and have equal access. We do ask each family to contribute $75, or whatever they can, to offset the nearly $25,000 cost for the 8th grade events this year. Make your contribution online through PayPal or the PTO online store. If you make your payment online, please include a note with the name of your student. You may also pay by check by leaving it in the PTO box in the school office. Please note your student’s name on the check.

Volunteer

Please visit the RCSD website to find required forms and details about the process. 

https://www.rcsdk8.net/our-programs-and-services/human-resources/volunteer

Stay in Touch

Follow the KMS PTO on Instagram (@Kennedycougarspto) and Facebook to stay up-t0-date.

Feel free to email with questions or concerns info@kennedycougarspto.org.